Jack Draper Wins His First ATP 500 Title with Brave Vienna Victory
Locker Room
October 28, 2024
Jack Draper fell backwards onto the centre court in the Wiener Stadthalle. Ironic motion, because that very moment represented a bold step forwards. The young Englishman had just seen the depth of his wounding backhand volley force a wayward reply from his fellow finalist Karen Khachanov. Draper tossed away his white cap and collapsed in […]
Jannik Sinner Scores First Win of Season over Carlos Alcaraz
Locker Room
October 21, 2024
Jannik Sinner recently said he wakes up wondering how he can start beating Carlos Alcaraz again. Perhaps the cool Italian will sleep a little more easily after his first win of the season over the stellar Spaniard. The so-called Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia was only an exhibition match and won’t count on their […]
Jannik Sinner Takes Down Novak Djokovic In Shanghai Final
Locker Room
October 13, 2024
Jannik Sinner produced a pulsating display to remind everyone why he is now the best in the business. Carlos Alcaraz – the only other modern-day man who could lay claim to such a description – watched from the Shanghai stands along with the legendary Roger Federer. The man who is the best there has ever […]
Rafael Nadal Retires but Carlos Alcaraz Is the Perfect Replacement
Locker Room
October 10, 2024
Rafael Nadal displayed an admirable peace of mind as he called time on his stellar career. Two decades at the top will come full circle when he bows out with some farewell Davis Cup action. Then we will all be left to cherish our memories of the greatest gladiator the sport has ever seen. We […]
Wimbledon Announcements
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October 9, 2024
Adjustment to Final Weekend Schedule and Adoption of Live Electronic Line Calling “The provisional schedule for The Championships final weekend has been adjusted, with the gentlemen’s and ladies’ doubles finals to commence at 1pm, followed by the ladies’ and gentlemen’s singles finals at 4pm, on the second Saturday and Sunday respectively. The schedule for the […]
Coco Gauff Wins Beijing in Stunning Style to Send Rivals Warning
Locker Room
October 6, 2024
Coco Gauff saved the best until almost the dying moments of her China final against Karolina Muchova. But those spectacular moments were worth waiting for – and left us dreaming of watching her at Wimbledon 2025. The American was already 4-3 ahead in the second – and seemed the likely candidate to take the trophy. […]
Carlos Alcaraz Beats Jannik Sinner to Win the China Open
Locker Room
October 2, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner just made us long for the English summer and Wimbledon 2025. What a show they put on in Beijing! The twists and turns. The clash of styles and temperaments. It’s just perfect for tennis lovers. Sinner was 3-0 up in the deciding tie-break – and he lost 3-7! He had […]
Jack Draper Is Proudly Following in Andy Murray’s Footsteps
Japan
September 27, 2024
Jack Draper has caused another tennis upset by defeating Hubert Hurkacz to reach the Japan Open quarter-finals. And Katie Boulter could be up against Coco Gauff over in China, after the exciting Brit saw off the tricky American Taylor Townsend with some superb serving. But it’s the dashing Draper who is making the most waves […]
Being Chosen as GB Flag Bearer Meant as much to me as my Paralympic Medals
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September 25, 2024
Some incredible things have happened to me this summer – and for once the highlights have mostly taken place off the court. But I know the amazing experiences I can talk about here wouldn’t have happened were it not for all the hard training and results achieved on court to reach this point in my […]
Carlos Alcaraz Secures Laver Cup Comeback Victory for Europe
Locker Room
September 23, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz showed why you can never count out a Wimbledon champion. He sealed a superb 13-11 comeback victory for Europe after the Rest of the World had led 11-7. Ben Shelton’s surprise 6-7 (6-8), 7-5, 10-7 win over Daniil Medvedev had put the American and his teammates within touching distance of glory. But then […]